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Director Supply Chain

  • Full Time
  • Vancouver
  • 125 - 150

PeaceHealth



PeaceHealth is seeking a Director Supply Chain in Bellingham, Washington.

The Director of Supply Chain directs, controls, and is accountable for supply chain operations for the assigned region or ambulatory supply chain operations. Develops long- and short-term business strategies, operational plans, and oversees implementation. Manages the design, structure, development, and planning issues within the scope of direction. Responsible for quality, service, and regulatory compliance for areas of responsibility. Identifies areas of potential savings, implements, and provides input on system-wide initiatives. Organizes and facilitates supply chain management, acts as an agent for change, and works with departments to achieve cost optimization and consolidation of supplies, providing leadership in evaluating new opportunities and current operations to assure alignment with PeaceHealth Mission and Values, providing the highest quality supplies at the lowest cost.

What you will enjoy:


  • Provides leadership for management of the assigned regional or ambulatory Supply Chain services serving all PeaceHealth facilities within that region, taking into account project scope, timelines, risks, and costs.
  • Drives efforts to improve patient quality outcomes by leading supply chain efforts to improve product standardization and minimize supply chain inefficiencies. Drives for changes in work products and processes that will improve functional area efficiencies and effectiveness. Partners with organizational leaders to ensure that operations and processes remain consistent and emulate best practices.
  • Serves on Value Analysis Committees and system-wide committees for the review of materials resources and advises leadership on purchasing, contracts, inventory control, and other materials-related items. Implements a strategy to achieve appropriate management of reporting savings.
  • Maintains good vendor relations, serving as a liaison between customers and suppliers to assure cost-effectiveness, acting as an agent for the organization.
  • Establishes and maintains efficient, customer-focused, and accurate ordering, receiving, stocking, distribution, and inventory control systems.
  • Oversees all Supply Chain functions within their assigned Network distribution processes. Fosters a positive and proactive work environment, emphasizing respect for individuals, high standards of quality, customer service, innovation, and teamwork. Fosters strong results orientation by motivating caregivers and holding them accountable to meeting customer needs and organizational goals.
  • Manages departmental budget oversight, including routine monitoring, adjustment, and annual budget development process. Establishes annual savings goals and objectives necessary to meet the approved savings targets.
  • Supervises the delivery system and ensures the timely and accurate delivery of goods and information.
  • Supports supply chain products and services contracting, including implementation and service level agreements where applicable.
  • May have oversight of value analysis team or PeaceHealth Medical Group team, with responsibility for results including costs, methods, and staffing. Identifies areas of potential savings, implements, and provides input on system-wide initiatives.
  • Develops and manages service level agreements (SLAs) with operating units to ensure the effective delivery of services to the system.
  • May be responsible for oversight and management of laundry, mailroom, courier, or other services.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent knowledge and skills obtained through a combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Master’s Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years Healthcare experience with emphasis in medical supplies, supply chain, or purchasing.
  • Minimum of 5 years Management experience.

Additional Skills:

  • Ability to deliver financial results for areas of accountability and for supply expense for Network.
  • Computer experience is required: proficient with MS Office applications.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Technical competence in core materials management functions including procurement, distribution, and logistics preferred.

Department / Location Specific Notes:


Ambulatory Director will be the operational lead for ambulatory supply chain including purchasing, contracting, analytics reporting, and logistics.

Working Conditions:

  • Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
  • Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
  • Sedentary work.
  • Predominantly operates in an office environment.
  • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
  • The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $134,000 – $202,000 annually. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.



PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.


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